Government should pluck up the courage to secure children’s rights

THE word on the street is that the Government has decided, without even really discussing the matter, that a referendum on children’s rights would be too controversial. After Lisbon, they are afraid of the risk involved.

What risk, you might ask.

Well, the thinking apparently is that a lot of tough economic decisions have to be made. We’re going to see a lot of cutbacks and they are going to affect the popularity of the Government.